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ISBN: 9785550000953
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Languages : en
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The Encyclopedia of Movie Awards
Author: The Encyclopedia of Movie Awards
Author: Michael GebertPublisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312957230
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
A single-volume, comprehensive guide lists the movies, actors, and others that have won such awards as the Oscars, Golden Globes, Directors Guild of America, Photoplay Gold Medal, New York Film Critics Circle, National Board of Review, and more. Original.
Academy Awards - Crime Films
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ISBN: 9780028657929
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir
Author: John GrantPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493081659
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
Featuring rumpled PIs, shyster lawyers, corrupt politicians, double-crossers, femmes fatales, and, of course, losers who find themselves down on their luck yet again, film noir is a perennially popular cinematic genre. This extensive encyclopedia describes movies from noir's earliest days – and even before, looking at some of noir's ancestors in US and European cinema – as well as noir's more recent offshoots, from neonoirs to erotic thrillers. Entries are arranged alphabetically, covering movies from all over the world – from every continent save Antarctica – with briefer details provided for several hundred additional movies within those entries. A copious appendix contains filmographies of prominent directors, actors, and writers. With coverage of blockbusters and program fillers from Going Straight (US 1916) to Broken City (US 2013) via Nora Inu (Japan 1949), O Anthropos tou Trainou (Greece 1958), El Less Wal Kilab (Egypt 1962), Reportaje a la Muerte (Peru 1993), Zift (Bulgaria 2008), and thousands more, A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir is an engrossing and essential reference work that should be on the shelves of every cinephile.
The Encyclopedia of Epic Films
Author: Constantine SantasPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810882485
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 713
Book Description
Soon after film came into existence, the term epic was used to describe productions that were lengthy, spectacular, live with action, and often filmed in exotic locales with large casts and staggering budgets. The effort and extravagance needed to mount an epic film paid off handsomely at the box office, for the genre became an immediate favorite with audiences. Epic films survived the tribulations of two world wars and the Depression and have retained the basic characteristics of size and glamour for more than a hundred years. Length was, and still is, one of the traits of the epic, though monolithic three- to four-hour spectacles like Gone with the Wind (1939) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) have been replaced today by such franchises as the Harry Potter films and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Although the form has evolved during many decades of existence, its central elements have been retained, refined, and modernized to suit the tastes of every new generation. The Encyclopedia of Epic Films identifies, describes, and analyzes those films that meet the criteria of the epic—sweeping drama, panoramic landscapes, lengthy adventure sequences, and, in many cases, casts of thousands. This volume looks at the wide variety of epics produced over the last century—from the silent spectacles of D. W. Griffith and biblical melodramas of Cecil B. DeMille to the historical dramas of David Lean and rollercoaster thrillers of Steven Spielberg. Each entry contains: Major personnel behind the camera, including directors and screenwriters Cast and character listings Plot summary Analysis Academy Award wins and nominations DVD and Blu-ray availability Resources for further study This volume also includes appendixes of foreign epics, superhero spectaculars, and epics produced for television, along with a list of all the directors in the book. Despite a lack of overall critical recognition and respect as a genre, the epic remains a favorite of audiences, and this book pays homage to a form of mass entertainment that continues to fill movie theaters. The Encyclopedia of Epic Films will be of interest to academics and scholars, as well as any fan of films made on a grand scale.
The Film Encyclopedia
Author: Ephraim KatzPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062277111
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 4150
Book Description
“Wow! What a book!” — Katharine Hepburn “Recommended for any reference collection in need of a world view of film.” — Booklist “The best movie reference book, hands down.” — Newsweek
The Encyclopedia of Film
Author: James MonacoPublisher: Perigee Trade
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
An alphabetical reference on the major film figures (stars, producers, directors, writers, et al.), past and present. Each entry provides a substantial career biography and a complete listing of all films the individual has been involved with. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Screen World Presents the Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the silent era to 1965
Author: Barry MonushPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9781557835512
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
(Applause Books). For decades, Screen World has been the film professional's, as well as the film buff's, favorite and indispensable annual screen resource, full of all the necessary statistics and facts. Now Screen World editor Barry Monush has compiled another comprehensive work for every film lover's library. In the first of two volumes, this book chronicles the careers of every significant film actor, from the earliest silent screen stars Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks to the mid-1960s, when the old studio and star systems came crashing down. Each listing includes: a brief biography, photos from the famed Screen World archives, with many rare shots; vital statistics; a comprehensive filmography; and an informed, entertaining assessment of each actor's contributions good or bad! In addition to every major player, Monush includes the legions of unjustly neglected troupers of yesteryear. The result is a rarity: an invaluable reference tool that's as much fun to read as a scandal sheet. It pulsates with all the scandal, glamour, oddity and glory that was the lifeblood of its subjects. Contains over 1,000 photos!
The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film
Author: Melissa U. D. GoldsmithPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442269871
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 487
Book Description
Musicians, both fictional and real, have long been subjects of cinema. From biopics of composers Beethoven and Mozart to the rise (and often fall) of imaginary bands in The Commitments and Almost Famous, music of all types has inspired hundreds of films. The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film features the most significant productions from around the world, including straightforward biographies, rockumentaries, and even the occasional mockumentary. The wide-ranging scope of this volume allows for the inclusion of films about fictional singers and bands, with emphasis on a variety of themes: songwriter–band relationships, the rise and fall of a career, music saving the day, the promoter’s point of view, band competitions, the traveling band, and rock-based absurdity. Among the films discussed in this book are Amadeus, The Blues Brothers, The Buddy Holly Story, The Commitments, Dreamgirls, The Glenn Miller Story, A Hard Day’s Night, I’m Not There, Jailhouse Rock, A Mighty Wind, Ray, ’Round Midnight, The Runaways, School of Rock, That Thing You Do!, and Walk the Line.With entries that span the decades and highlight a variety of music genres, The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film is a valuable resource for moviegoers and music lovers alike, as well as scholars of both film and music.
Movie Encyclopedia
Author: Laura K. MurrayPublisher: ABDO
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
This title introduces readers to some of the most popular and influential films in history. In addition to learning about the premise of each movie, readers will learn about the actors and filmmakers involved and the awards each film has won. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
